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It is April 2023, sympathy to farmers and ranchers who are calving in this snow, ice, and cold weather. Also, sympathy to the calves and sheep who have endured the weather this long, hard winter. THINK SPRING! Representative Gideon Wesley Koss was out at Whitewater Church Sunday. They raised money to put Bibles in hotel rooms and other places. Jeannie Green sold most of her sheep. She will miss them, won’t you Jeannie Green? Well, I am trying to renew my passport. I only need the small one, t...
Sincere sympathy to the families of the latest shooting. Horrible. When are we getting gun control? Back in Montana-sympathy to the family of Ben Math, who passed away recently. Ben was a farmer/rancher of North Whitewater, until his retirement, then he moved to Fort Peck. Ben’s son and daughter, Deb Anderson, live north of Whitewater. Here’s some good news, a new arrival for Mr. And Mrs. Kenny Reichelt of Colorado, a baby boy. Congratulations to them! Kenny was raised in Whitewater and the bab...
Sympathy to the victims of the floods in California and all over. Greetings from Iceland, ha-ha. You cannot believe how much snow and ice we have in Whitewater, drifts are 18 to 20 feet high! Thanks to Jason Hellie for driving his snowplow on streets and my yard. We had several years of real drought, no crops at all. Maybe this snow will change that cycle, hope so. Also, good luck to the ranchers feeding cattle and now calving. Hope they have barns. The weather all over Montana has been hard....
We are Number 1, Whitewater Penguins/ Mavericks, and Saco/Hinsdale Girls Basketball team are number one in the state. Wonderful and congratulations to all participants in all the tournament teams. Also, congratulations to the band, coaches, staff, and parents who helped in any way. Many fans went to the championship game in Billings. This included Curt and Janice Reichelt. They met Julie (formerly Austin) and her new husband there. They went to games and visited Janet Brown in Billings. Back in...
Sympathy to all shoveling deep snow, like in California. We Montanans are more used to tough winters. Most of Whitewater area went to basketball tournaments in Billings. Congratulations to the North County Mavericks and all players on the team! Some folks also went to games in Great Falls, to see the Mustangs and the M-ettes. The Whitewater School band got to go to the Billings games, congratulations. The band adds so much. Also, congratulations to our own Samantha Wisher who sings the National...
Editor’s note: This week’s news is from Helen Austin’s book “Whitewater School.” Chapter 5. Slumber Party in the Blizzard The north wind howled and blew icy snow into high drifts along the banks of the tiny Whitewater Creek and into the schoolyard where classmates, teachers, and I were trapped overnight in February of 1950, because of the worst blizzard in Montana history. A blizzard which created a night to live forever in our memories. The day began like others, cold, with softly falling s...
Sympathy to the victims in Turkey. It is March! Happy Birthday to all those celebrating birthdays including Seth and Jonathan Siewing. Also, congratulations to all those celebrating anniversaries. To Sue Olson, glad you are feeling better. Also get well wishes to Marjorie Olson. Both Sue and Marjorie farm and ranch near Whitewater. Final congratulations to the boys and girls Whitewater Penguins/Mavericks who played basketball in the Divisional Tournament held in Glasgow. The girls took first...
Sympathy to all victims of hurricanes or tornadoes. It is very sad. Back in Whitewater, we do not have hurricanes or tornadoes, (at least not severe). We do have snow and ice and really cold weather. But it is getting better. Now we have a Chinook wind. The snow is melting! Think Spring! Tuesday evening, there was a pep rally at WHS for our teams going to tournament. It was a large group and supper was served. Good luck to all players. The Penguin/Mavericks, girls’ and boys’ basketball team’s to...
How about that huge Chinese balloon floating over Montana and Billings, Montana? That’s where Janet Brown and her family live. What a crazy world. Here in Whitewater, there were basketball games with Scobey. The gym was packed with friends and family. Samantha Wisher sang the National Anthem with her beautiful voice. Taco soup was served. There was an auction. It was a fun time for all. Congratulations to Joan and Howie Hammond of Whitewater on winning an award for their farming and ranching. I...
It is February 2023, time sure flies! “Get Well Wishes to Dallas Green and Jeanie Green. However, Jeanie can’t stay sick long, as she is lambing. They are so cute. I used to raise bum lambs on a bottle, what fun! Here in Whitewater, we have so much snow, if it melts we may have a flood. We will wait and see. The chief topic in Whitewater is basketball. Our Whitewater Penguins/Mavericks are still rated #1 in the State, in Class C basketball. Good Luck to all teams. Cindy Clark, Pastor of Lor...
Sympathy to the family of Mr. Zimbelman. He was a teacher in Whitewater for years. There were basketball games in Glasgow on Saturday, January 29, 2023. Whitewater Penguins/Mavericks girls won again and are rated #1 in the state. Congratulations to them and to the boy’s team and all the players. There were also games in Malta which included the Malta Mustangs! I went to watch the twins Seth and Jonathan Siewing. Congrats to them all. Here in the Whitewater area, the ranchers are busy hauling h...
Here’s hoping you have a warm house this cold snowy winter weather. There was a wonderful birthday party for Patti Young at the North 40 in Whitewater. The party was well attended by friends and family, including Patti’s grandchildren the Andersons. The food was delicious and prepared by family and friends. It included a lovely birthday cake. Happy Birthday to Patti and all January birthdays! Congratulations to the Whitewater Penguins/Lady Mavs on being rated #1 in basketball in the state! Als...
Sympathy to all the flood victims in California and other places. Get well to Pat Murdock of Whitewater. She was in Billings but is home now. Sympathy to the family of Annaleise Harms who passed away in Shelby. She was a resident of the Hi-Line Retirement Home until it closed. It is sad how many residents of Phillips County had to move from the Hi-Line. Whitewater has 2 visitors. They are coyote hunters from Maryland and Minnesota. They came a long way to kill coyotes, who are almost starving...
Sympathy to the flood victims everywhere. Again, Happy New Year to all! Did you watch the “Rose Bowl Parade” on TV? Awesome how there are so many beautiful flowers, especially blooming roses to make floats, when here in Montana we have so much snow and cold temperatures! In Whitewater there were many guests at our lovely Christmas Eve service. This included Jean Greens children and grandchildren. They were Serena Venables son, Kyler, also Merissa Wahls children. Curt and Janice Reichelt wer...
Sympathy to all who are homeless, refugees, and those stranded at many airports due to airplane cancellations. Don’t forget to make donations to your favorite charity, this season. I give to local food banks and the Salvation Army. Happy New Year to All!! It is January 2023! Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating. This includes Pattie Young. Students at Whitewater schools are on Christmas break and enjoying the vacation. There was a wonderful Christmas program at the WW schools. It was w...
Sympathy to all the people and animals everywhere who are out in the freezing weather. Here in Whitewater, there were basketball games with Dodson. (I’ll let the sports writers report scores and logistics). The National Anthem was sung by Samantha Wisher with her beautiful voice! She is so talented. Lunch (tater tot casserole) was served. There was a very large crowd in attendance. Our Whitewater folks always support the schools. On December 20, 2022, there was a Christmas program. It was v...
It is sad about the pipeline gas leak in Kansas. Here in Whitewater, it is cold with lots of snow. It will be a “White Christmas”. (I prefer it brown). The children/students are practicing for programs at school and at churches. Note: Whitewater Lutheran church has Christmas Eve Church at 4 p.m. There will not be church Christmas Day. Whitewater Baptist Church has church on Christmas Day at 11 a.m. Dallas and Ashely Green went to Minnesota. They also visited Dale Green and family. Con...
Reminder: Whitewater School Christmas Program will be December 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Instead of news, here is a true story from my book titled, “Hills Beyond Whitewater: Creek Bridge” HORSE, SLEIGH, AND SURVIVAL There was another MIRACLE, saving Dad and Harry on the night of the blizzard when Janet almost perished going to the outhouse and I spent the night in the grade school. There was another close escape, perhaps a miracle, in our family as Dad and Harry survived an acc...
Sympathy to all people and animals who are outside in the snow and cold. Greetings from the North Pole! It is cold and we have snow! It is December, Jesus’ birthday! Other birthdays are Janice and Curt Reichelt, and Paul Siewing. Christmas is 25 days away! As you shop, bake, decorate, and put up your tree, don’t forget various charities. My favorite is the Food Bank, Salvation Army, and others, including the homeless people. Back in Whitewater, get well wishes to Jeanie Green and all who are...
Editor’s Note: Due to the Post Office being closed we didn’t receive the WW News until Wednesday, Nov. 16, and we had already sent the paper to the printer. Nov. 16: Greetings from the North Pole! Early Merry Christmas! Whitewater has about 4 inches of snow. It is so cold, last night, it was below zero! Winter started early. However, it will warm up and melt the snow as dry as the earth is. How about the election? The Democrats did well, I’m glad. Congratulations to the Whitewater Pengu...
Beware of all scams, especially businesses and/or gas companies and heating. It is November 2022! Time flies. Happy Birthday to all including Joyce Donovan. Happy Anniversary to all celebrating. Here are some upcoming activities in the Whitewater area. Free Harvest Dinner at the WW Lutheran Church, Sunday November 13, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. Whitewater School has Turkey Bingo Monday, November 14, 2022. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 7:00 p.m. It’s hard to b...
VOTE! Election Day is November 8, 2022. GO VOTE!! Sympathy to Lu Besel and family of Whitewater. Her sister Carol Williams (Dan Williams) of Landusky, passed away. Congratulations to the Whitewater Penguins Cross Country runners, including Shelby LaBrie. Volleyball season is almost over, then basketball season will begin. On October 19, Whitewater School had a concert that was very nice and well attended. This week school was out Thursday and Friday for teacher training. There was an auction in...
There were volleyball games Thursday evening, then there were basketball games on Friday. Harlem and Dodson were the opponents. Saturday there was a bridal shower/or meet and greet for Jana Wisher and her fiancé, who is from Georgia. The shower was well attended, and a delicious meal was served. Sunday, Sally Austin and I attended the Milk River Gospel Jamboree. Our Whitewater musicians were Bruce and Lyn Hill, and Jason Hellie. They participated with different churches. Jeanie Green and crew...
Sympathy to all affected by the hurricanes in Florida. It is sad. Back to Montana. Good News! Dallas Green had a great check-up in Great Falls. Also, Joyce (Austin) Donovan did too, the same day. To both of you, here’s hoping you continue to get well. Joyce went to visit Pat (Ivanovitch) Donish in Seeley Lake. Pat is Joyce’s aunt and Sally Austin’s sister. Today, the wind is blowing for the first time in 7 or 8 days. The weather is so changeable in Whitewater. Saturday was a very busy day for J...
Sympathy to the victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida. We are so lucky not to have hurricanes or volcanoes. Recently I talked to Candee Soennichsen, she said Sophia Stiles and Mikita Hellie are both near the hurricane. (Mikita is Jason and Adam’s sister). Sophia is playing basketball in Florida. Both were partly raised in Whitewater. Back to Whitewater, it is October! Hard to believe. Happy Birthday to all October birthdays including Leona Siewing! Also, Happy Anniversary to all those c...